Pete Buttigieg Surges Ahead in 2028 Democratic Race—Is He the Future of the Party?

Pete Buttigieg leads the pack in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to the latest AtlasIntel poll. With 31.5% support among Democrats, Buttigieg outpaces second-place Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (19.4%) and Vice President Kamala Harris (16.6%). As the Democratic Party grapples with internal divisions post-2024, the battle for the 2028 ticket is heating up. Meanwhile, on the GOP side, Vice President JD Vance leads the Republican pack. With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, all eyes are on the growing field of potential candidates.